Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 66 (30 credits MEd; 36 credits post-master's EdS)
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ABA 5302 | Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions | 3 |
| ABA 5303 | Ethical and Legal Issues | 3 |
| or SPSY 5303 | Ethical and Legal Issues | |
| CPSY 5526 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| EDUC 5101 | Critical Understanding of Social Science Research | 3 |
| EPSY 5561 | Development and Learning Over the Lifespan | 3 |
| SPSY 5667 | Introduction to Cognitive Assessment | 3 |
| SPSY 5671 | Integrative Assessment | 3 |
| SPSY 5674 | Social and Emotional Aspects of Behavior and Assessment | 3 |
| SPSY 5676 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPSY 5771 | Biological Aspects of Behavior | 3 |
| SPSY 8773 | Developmental Psychopathology and Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| SPSY 8777 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling for Youth | 3 |
| SPSY 9551 | Consultation | 3 |
| Culminating Courses | ||
| SPSY 9487 | Professional Issues and Practicum (2 terms) | 6 |
| SPSY 9687 | Clinical Supervision Seminar in School Psychology | 6 |
| SPSY 9688 | Psychoeducational Clinic (2 terms) | 6 |
| SPSY 9885 | Internship in School Psychology | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 | |
Optional Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
The optional 12-credit concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis allows students to meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s educational requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA):
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ABA 5304 | Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 5305 | Single Subject Research Design | 3 |
| ABA 5306 | Organizational Behavior Management - OBM | 3 |
| or PSY 8610 | Topical Seminar in Organizational-Social | |
| ABA 8787 | Seminar on Verbal Behavior | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Optional Concentration in Counseling
The optional 12-credit concentration in Counseling allows students to meet Pennsylvania’s educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CPSY 5519 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 5566 | Professional Issues in Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 5593 | Career Counseling and Development | 3 |
| CPSY 5698 | Fundamental Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Internship: For certification, an internship with a minimum of 1,200 hours in an approved setting must be completed. A minimum of 600 hours must be in a school setting. The internship can be full-time for a year or half-time over two years.
Culminating Events:
Comprehensive Examination:
The comprehensive examination is an essay examination that covers key areas of Psychology and School Psychology to determine the student's competence and ability to explain key concepts. The comprehensive exam is only required for a student whose GPA is below 3.5 at the completion of MEd coursework.
Portfolio Review:
During the internship year, students must submit a portfolio of professional work for review by the advisor.